I have been working in Muscat, Oman, for the last four years. Based on my experience, I have created the “Cost of Living in Muscat” document which I hope will be useful to expats coming to Muscat (Oman) from the sub-continent. This is not a fool-proof document, but it has been designed to give you a basic idea on the cost of living in Muscat.
What’s cheap?
• Cars
• Locally produced food stuff
• Electronic goods
• Petrol, diesel
• LPG
• Unbranded clothes
What’s costly?
• Medicines and medical consultation
• Education
• Driving schools
• Branded goods
• Accommodation
• International telephone charges
Muscat advantages
• Pollution-free
• Smooth traffic except for peak hours
• Good infrastructure
• 24 hours water and electricity
• Safe place for expats
• Salubrious climate
Monthly expenses
Average monthly expenses in Omani Rials for a single person, couple and family with two children are shown below (numbers in brackets relate to the notes following the table).
|
Item |
Single |
Couple |
Couple with 2 kids |
|
Housing (1) |
225 |
275 |
350 |
|
Food (2) |
75 |
150 |
175 |
|
Utilities (3) |
50 |
80 |
125 |
|
Leisure (4) |
40 |
60 |
100 |
|
Transport (5) |
20 |
30 |
40 |
|
Clothing (6) |
15 |
25 |
40 |
|
TOTAL |
425 |
620 |
830 |
1. Rental costs for unfurnished apartments in a decent locality. Satellite television is probably provided in some cases but is unlikely to include all Indian channels.
2. Doesn’t include luxury food items or alcohol.
3. Includes electricity, water and telephone charges.
4. Includes entertainment, dining out, sports, newspapers and magazines.
5. Includes running costs for an average family car plus third party insurance, petrol, servicing and repairs, but excludes depreciation and credit purchase costs.
6. Lots of clothing is unnecessary in the region’s hot climate. Winter months from December to February requires some warm clothing.
Dear kishore,
i have a job in oman with 275 rial can u sujestme
sanjay
hi
i got a job in rcs (riyam comp service)
they are gvgn me 450 rial + accommodation + medical
i am bachelor
is this good amount to save money and survive ???
Hi Frnd,
I have got offer from Muscat which is well known company.The company have offered me 500 Omani riyal.What would be the cost of Living in Muscat today.
Please help me in this regards
thanks in advance..
Regards
Anil Parashar
Hi Kishore
Are you following this blog? I just wanted to check if you'd suggest any change in the detailed cost table at the begining of this post.
Thanks.
Puneet
Hi Kishore
i am hari
i have a offer muscat for month 200 Rials including food and accommodation is it possible here living and how much money can save for month please inform this mail id hari_krishna213@yahoo.co.in
Hi Kishore,
My husband gor an offer from muscut fo OMR 1800/-
Is the offer ok for a family of three (school going child)
And the office is in azaiba area.
Please let us know the rents nr office and the living cost PM.
please email at mpcv2010@yahoo.com
Mamta
Hi Kishore,
I Hold a PhD degree and I have been offering to work at SGU as a Faculty. We have not yet discussed about the amount of salary. I don’t know anything about the living cost in Oman. How much is the salary in Oman for an assistant or associate professor.
Thanks.
Email: Ali130@gmail.com
Hi-Kishore,
Hope this finds you in good spirit.
I would be thankful if you may kindly inform me about the expected range of paypackets for a Marine Surveyor in Muscat,Oman. Pls treat this as urgent at following mail papamkjee@rediffmail.com
Thanks & Best Regards,
Capt.Piyush